Library Specialist

About the role

Responsible for the overall management of the Library Media Center (LMC), including promotion of literacy, supervision and instruction; oversight of the library collection, equipment, and circulation system; providing assistance to students and staff using and working in the LMC; and developing and promoting community relations. Assists classroom teachers in providing literacy and research enrichment to students. Must complete DCSD required training for new library staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls, maintain a clean and organized library environment, and other necessary tasks
• Help plan and participate in special library events (district-wide events and school specific events)
• Perform necessary record-keeping for all library resources, including a full inventory of all resources no less than every two years
• Schedule and support activities for the library program which may include author days, reading promotions and incentives, and school-wide literacy activities
• Manage training, scheduling, and supervising of student assistants/aides and community volunteers in the LMC
• Loan library materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources to students, staff, and other DCSD school patrons
• Perform other library related duties as assigned or requested
• Process returned materials such as books, textbooks, and other resources
• Maintain and repair library materials
• Duties include instruction, supervision, management, and programming in the Library Media Center
• Organize and reshelve returned items
• Manage materials using our library management software (Destiny)
• Attend District trainings pertaining to the library: Destiny, databases and digital resources, collection development, weeding, purchasing, etc.
• Manage loans between DCSD school libraries (ILL loans)
• Follow the DCSD media policy and board policies pertaining to the library
• Assist classroom teachers in maintaining supportive learning environments in the LMC in accordance with information literacy/research standards and DCSD's priority learning outcomes
• Assist students and staff when using print and/or DCSD digital resources
• Support DCSD curriculum and reading advocacy; supervise students in the library in conjunction with a licensed teacher

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)

Skills

• Ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs
• Attention to detail
• Basic library management knowledge preferred (Destiny and Dewey Decimal System)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Enjoys reading and willing to read
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Must feel comfortable reading aloud to students
• Observes all District policies and procedures
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Pay

$17.80 - $22.63 USD hourly (full salary range $17.80 - $27.45 USD hourly; part-time salary prorated according to assigned FTE)

Schedule

25 hours per week, 0.63 FTE, approximately 176 scheduled days per year

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
• Paid sick and personal time